A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: IRS releases final FACTA foreign financial institution agreement in Rev. Proc. 2014-10 -- President Obama signs Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013-- Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus formally nominated to be next US ambassador to China.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: Senate passes Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013-- W&M Chairman opposes increase in capital gains rate -- Finance Committee Chairman to be named next US ambassador to China -- No tax extenders legislation this year -- US signs 6 FATCA IGAs.

On 11 December 2013, the final components of Mexico's 2014 tax reform were published in the Official Gazette, after having been signed by President Peña Nieto on 6 December 2013.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: House approves budget deal -- IRS issues guidance on treatment under Sections 482 and 901 of transactions with foreign branches or disregarded entities.

On 5 December 2013, the UK Chancellor delivered his Autumn Statement, setting out a number of economic reforms with the aim of bringing down the deficit.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: No House Ways & Means Committee tax reform draft legislation this year -- IRS issues final and proposed Section 871(m regulations addressing dividend equivalent payments on notional principal contracts, other equity-linked instruments.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: House-Senate FY'14 budget conference committee deadline little over two weeks away -- IRS official says US, Indian competent authorities attempting to "normalize" relations -- Guidance under Section 901(m) on covered asset acquisitions,Section 905(c) on foreign tax redeterminations delayed.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: Senate Finance Committee Chairman releases discussion draft on international tax reform -- US government reportedly has initialed 33 FATCA IGAs -- US, Vietnam to enter into tax treaty negotiations.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: OECD holds public consultation on BEPS-related reporting and transfer pricing issues -- Update on US tax reform -- US, France announce signing of Model 1 FATCA IGA - Brazil publishes PM 627 with major corporate tax implications -- EY launches Global R&D Guide on ey.com.

The Australian government on 6 November 2013 said it would address the extensive backlog of previous tax and superannuation policy decisions announced, but not legislated by previous governments.